Utsjoki

Paishill Private Lodge

Paishill Private Lodge offers a unique travel experience in a luxurious hideaway lodge by the famous River Tenojoki, in Utsjoki. The lodge is located at a magical, peaceful spot, where guests are surrounded by the arctic wilderness. It offers a perfect frame for an active nature holiday.

Paishill Private Lodge is a five-star, all-inclusive, hideaway for six persons.

The most beautiful road in Finland

The route 970 takes you from Karigasniemi to Utsjoki following the 100 km journey alongside the River Teno continuing from there to Nuorgam. This “Route Teno” has been given the title of the most beautiful route in Finland as it travels alongside the river through breathtakingly beautiful fells and valleys – you cannot find anything like it elsewhere in Finland.

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Kevo Nature Reserve

The Kevo Nature Reserve is among the most rugged hiking attractions in Finland. The nature reserve is accessible via a 2-kilometre nature trail starting at Sulaoja along the Karigasniementie road. Kevo offers challenging trails of 63 and 86.5km.

Ailigas fells

Parish huts

The Utsjoki parish village consists of 14 huts dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The huts were owned by Sami families and they were inhabited up to the 1930s during market days and church ceremonies.

Utsjoki

Utsjoki is the northernmost municipality of Finland, and the only such municipality with a Sami majority in the region. The parish village of Utsjoki is guarded by the holy Ailigas fell and the famous salmon-filled River Tenojoki.

Aurora Lapland Travel

Aurora Holidays

Our cottages are located in the northernmost part of Finland, right near the Norwegian border. We are 8 kms from the village of Utsjoki, along the road towards Nuorgam. We are an excellent choice for those who wish to see the northern lights as we are about as close to the North Pole you can get in the EU.